Japanese word

サンダル

Pronunciation

Romajisandaru

Meaning

  • nounsandal

Example

夏はサンダルを履きます。natsu wa sa n da ru o ha ki ma su

I wear sandals in summer.

Illustration for サンダル (sandal)

More examples

海ではサンダルが便利です。umi de wa sa n da ru ga ben ri de su

Sandals are convenient at the beach.

Core concept

Describes footwear that leaves much of the foot uncovered while supporting it with straps or bands.

Common phrases

  • サンダルを履くsa n da ru o ha ku

    put on sandals

  • サンダルを脱ぐsa n da ru o nu gu

    take off sandals

Definition in Japanese

足を覆わずに、底とひもや帯などで足を支える履物。ashi o ō wa zu ni soko to hi mo ya obi na do de ashi o sasa e ru hakimono

Word origin

サンダル (sandaru) is a Japanese loanword from English sandal, whose older history leads through Latin sandalium to Greek sandalion, meaning a small wooden shoe.

Usage tips

  • English speakers use sandal as a broad term that includes styles such as hiking sandals, dress sandals, and flip-flops.

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